Reviews of Impala Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
278 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Impala Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Impala Camp - Haute Cuisine"
Chloe led a very friendly and efficient team, and again she was always on hand to organise every thing we wanted to do. The tents were very comfortable, with all mod cons. Giraffe were frequent visitors around the tents, but we always felt safe with the Masai ascari escorts.
As well as very good game drives, especially with Dennis, we had 2 boat safaris, which brought us into close contact with the bird life along the river, fish eagles being a particularly impressive sight. Lots of crocs and hippos too." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala Camp review"
We were a family party of 7 with grown up children - we were alloted guides, drivers and waiters for the time we were there which meant we got to know them and they us and helped us understand the country and the people a little more.
One of our party had dietary needs which were discussed and the menu adjusted accordingly. The food was superb and presented beautifully.
Eating breakfast and lunch in the bush is just the best feeling ever!
Every day was exciting and the being able to choose between game drives - boat safari's and bush walks meant that we could enjoy and experience all aspects of the wildlife and the area. It was exilerating being so close to the animals and observing them. Tracking the leopard and finally finding her was just wonderful and then being able to just sit and watch her quietly before any other jeeps arrrived. Waking up each morning to the loud and musical dawn chorus - watching an elephant in the night outside the tent - coming back from dinner to the welcome of the bush baby. It all added to the magic and the fun.
I would strongly recommend the Impala Camp for anyone considering a safari." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
"Happy campers at Selous Impala camp"
"Selous Impala Camp review"
"Amazing stay at Selous Impala Camp"
"Fantastic guide and driver team"
But the smaller things we experienced with these both were really special too, such as hopping out the vehicle to eat marula fruit, watching the lion ant take his prey and learning all about the whistling acacia, we had such fun, and a really personal experience.
It was also really good to get a different perspective on boat safari, seeing all the hippo and crocs, and birdlfe around the lakes.
Overall Impala was an amazing first experience to safari." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
"Selous Impala Camp review"
The layout of the camp was fantastic. It felt very natural and we really felt like we were in the middle of the bush! The restaurant and bar areas were beautiful - the decoration and layout were stunning as was the location, overlooking the Rufiji River - absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing - such choice and variety - a very talented chef indeed! Staff members were friendly, knowledgable and very professional.
Just an absolutely wonderful experience in every possible way! We would not hesitate to recommend Selous Impala Camp to anyone!" See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala Camp review"
"Seloue Impala Camp"
[ Ed: see the review below! These travellers stayed at Selous Impala Camp twice, taking a short one-night fly-camping expedition during the intervening time. ]" See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
"Selous Impala Camp review"
Comfortable accomodation, great food, beautiful location and well informed guides. Brilliant attention to detail in many aspects of the camp.
Only thing was that we were taken straight out on Safari from being picke up from the Selous airstrip - we were knackered! couldn't really appreciate our first sight of the Selous since we were so tired (overnight flight etc.). We were staying for 5 nights and so were not pressed for time - would have much preferred to have been taken to the camp to get a couple of hour's sleep. I suppose it might have been different if our stay was shorted and we were trying to fit as much in as possible! Would have been nice to have been given the optionb though...
Also - provision of drinking water when on safari during the day was not great - would have been nice to have been given a flask each rather than constantly having to ask our guide for a cup every hour or so. Hot weather = lots of water needed!
Two very small points in what was an otherwise excellent stay though! Well done Impala Camp." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
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